Mr Debashish Dey a solicitor with more than 15 years PQE criminal law and motoring offence.
Mr Z T Simret is legal executive with more than 7 years’ experience in civil, immigration and motoring offences.
We are required to provide price information for assistance in relation to summary only motoring offences under Part I of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and s89 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
| OFFENCE | HOURLY RATE | ESTIMATED HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi Touting | £150+vat£30 = £180p/h | 4-8 hours* |
| Speeding | £150+vat£30 = £180p/h | 4-8 hours* |
| Drink /Careless Driving | £200+vat£40 = £240p/h | 10-12 hours* |
| Disqualified Driving | £280+vat£56 = £336 p/h | 12-16 hours* |
| Application to reopen disqualification. | £280+vat£56 = £336 p/h | 8 – 10 hours* |
Please note that hour may vary depending on the complexity of the case and whether there is more than one Hearing. A breakdown of itemised estimated time shown below.
IN MOTORINING OFFENCES AVERAGE COSTS ARE BETWEEN £2000 - £6000 EXCLUDING VAT
Disbursement if any require are payable by client such as:
| Expert report | Average £500 - £1250 excluding vat for report or assessment. |
| Counsel fee: | Average £1500 - £2500 vat excluded for a single hearing case. |
| Interpreter fee: | £35 - £50 per hour excluding vat for 4 hours £140 excluding vat. |
Unless stated as a specific exclusion, our work will cover followings:
| Considering evidence | 1 – 3 hours |
| Providing advice in relation to plea and likely sentence | 0.5 hour |
| Where likely sentence unpredictable, advice on the court’s options | 0.5 hour |
| Advice on exceptional hardship or special reasons argument | 0.5 hour |
| Taking statements from client or third party | 1 - 3 hours |
| Sourcing expert witnesses | 0.5 - 1 hour |
| Examination of witnesses. | 1 - 2 hours |
| Representation at Court Hearing | 2 - 4 hours |
| Advising on an appeal | 0.5 hour |
| Travelling to and from court, waiting | 2 - 4 hours |
Careless Driving
| Considering evidence | 1hr X £200 = | £200 |
| Taking your instructions | 0.5hrs X £200 = | £100 |
| Advice on plea and like sentence or option Or available option for the court | 1hr X £200 = | £200 |
| Taking client’s or third-party witness statement | 2hrs X £200 = | £400 |
| Preparation for the Court Hearing | 2hrs X £200 = | £400 |
| Representation at Court Hearing | 3hrs X £200 = | £600 |
| Travel to and from court and waiting | 2hrs X £100 = | £200 |
| Vat | £420 | |
| Subtotal | £2520 | |
| Disbursement (estimated) | ||
| Travel tickets/Mileage | £9 | |
| Estimated Total | £2529 |
The key stages based on the presumption that you have entered a guilty plea and have a date for your hearing.
Meeting with you to take your instructions on what happened.
We will consider initial disclosure, and any other evidence and provide advice.
Arranging to take any witness statements if necessary.
We will explain the court procedure to you, so you know what to expect on the day of your hearing, and the sentencing options available to the court.
We will conduct any further preparatory work, obtain further instructions from you if necessary and answer any follow up queries you have.
We cannot provide a timescale of when your hearing will take place, as this depends on the court listing for that day.
We will attend court on the day and meet with you before going before the court. We anticipate being at court for [e.g. half a day].
We will discuss the outcome with you. If advice is required on appeal, this will carry an additional cost.
Issue of the summons to reach final hearing could take between 3 months – 9 months depending on the schedule of the court hearing and how busy is the court.